Mega Millions to get MEGA Enhancements
On April 5, 2025, sales begin for the new and improved Mega Millions game! The Mega Millions game will soon feature better odds, bigger jackpots and a built in multiplier!
New Features:
Built in Multiplier: The multiplier feature is now included in the price of a single $5 wager. Players can multiply non-jackpot wins by 2, 3, 4, 5 or even 10 times! The multiplier will be randomly assigned to each board at the point of purchase. Win prizes anywhere from $10 to $10 million! There are no break even prizes!
Higher Jackpots: Jackpots begin at $50 million!
Better Odds: Your chances of winning the jackpot have improved from 1 in 303 million to 1 in 290 million! That's not all--with less numbers to choose from in the Mega Ball field, your overall odds to win any prize have improved. Meaning there will be more wins and bigger wins at the local level!
| Match | Base Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5 +Mega Ball | Jackpot | 1: 290,472,336 |
| 5 of 5 | $1,000,000 | 1: 12,629,232 |
| 4 of 5 + Mega Ball | $10,000 | 1: 893,761 |
| 4 of 5 | $500 | 1: 38,859 |
| 3 of 5 + Mega Ball | $200 | 1: 13,965 |
| 3 of 5 | $10 | 1: 607 |
| 2 of 5 + Mega Ball | $7 | 1: 665 |
| 1 of 5 + Mega Ball | $7 | 1: 86 |
| Mega Ball | $5 | 1: 35 |
Overall odds for the new game will be 1:23.07. The overall odds for the current version of Mega Millions are 1:24.
Frequently asked questions:
When does the game change take effect?
The first draw with the new Mega Millions game will take place Tuesday, April 8. Sales for the new game begin Saturday, April 5.
How is the multiplier determined?
For each wager, the multiplier will be randomly assigned per board. The multiplier amount will display to the right of your numbers on your ticket. The multiplier odds are:
| Multiplier | Odds |
|---|---|
| 10X | 32.00 |
| 5X | 16.00 |
| 4X | 8.00 |
| 3X | 3.20 |
| 2X | 2.13 |
What about the Just the Jackpot option?
The Just the Jackpot option will no longer exist when the new game rules take effect.
How will this affect advance draws?
Beginning March 8, players will no longer be able to purchase the usual number of advance draws. The maximum number of advance draws available for purchase will continue to decrease until the current game’s final drawing April 4.
After the new Mega Millions rules take effect, players will once again be able to purchase a maximum of nine advance draws.